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• <br />• <br />Planning & Zoning Board <br />July 14, 1999 <br />Page 9 <br />Mr. Corson expressed concern regarding the dirt impacting the drainage easement. He <br />stated there is no grading plan for Outlot A and no guarantee the dirt will be moved. Mr. <br />Kerber stated the dirt will be removed down to the existing weeds. <br />Mr. Corson stated he would like to see a ghost plat. He expressed concern regarding <br />Outlot B and creating something that might be used for commercial use. Mr. Smyser <br />advised staff does not support any commercial uses in that area. It is illegal to spot zone. <br />Ms. Carlson suggested a condition be added regarding the parcel not being used as <br />commercial. <br />Mr. Corson asked about Outlot A. Mr. Smyser advised Outlot A will be used for future <br />development. It is not unusual to leave a large property as an outlot. The property could <br />be platted as medium density residential. The area is being reserved for future <br />development consistent with the draft Comprehensive Plan. <br />Acting Chair Lane asked if the developer will proceed with Highland Meadows East first. <br />Mr. Kerber stated he will proceed with Highland Meadows East first to gain access to <br />Highland Meadows. <br />Acting Chair Lane asked if the park dedication "chan Lot 2 is combined with the <br />outlot. Mr. Smyser stated the park dedication sist of $500 per new house lot. <br />Mr. Johnson stated he believes an opportu missed to connect trails. A <br />sidewalk should be developed on the th o pedestrian use and safety issues <br />because 79th Street is becoming e. Mr. Smyser stated the trail from the <br />development to the west could . n o tlot A. There is nothing else to connect to. <br />Ms. Wyland added the trail <br />townhomes. It comes out at 0 <br />Street. <br />gh the Highland Meadows development into the <br />A. There would be no benefit of a trail on 79th <br />Mr. Johnson suggested a trail on Nancy and Lake Drive. Mr. Smyser advised the Park <br />Board does not feel a trail is necessary. <br />Mr. Dunn asked about the depth requirement on Lot 2 Block 2. Mr. Smyser advised that <br />if Lot 2 Block 2 is combined into a larger Outlot B, the depth requirement will be met. <br />Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 8:30 p.m., and was <br />supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 6 -0. <br />Mr. Kerber noted he will not be building on the lots. He has a builder that is interested in <br />purchasing all of the lots. <br />• Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to approve the preliminary plat based on the following <br />conditions: <br />